1.3. Assault With A Deadly Weapon

1. A person who attempts to cause or threaten immediate harm to another while using a weapon, tool, or other dangerous item to communicate that threat.

- Penal Code 1.3 is a felony punishable by imprisonment of no more than 20 months and no more than 75$ in fines. This falls under Officer Discretion.

NOTES:

Assault With A Deadly Weapon matches the description of Assault, but the perpetrator also has a weapon or tool being used to communicate or facilitate that violence or fear. See Assault for additional notes. Any act of Intimidation with a weapon is considered Assault With a Deadly Weapon, but they must be visibly seen for this to count.